Mark Bynum Foundation
Mark Bynum Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $29K.
Mark Bynum Foundation at a glance
In short: Mark Bynum Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $2,500
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mark Bynum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tarrant Area Food Bank ($5K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mark Bynum Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | To fight hunger in the Tarrant County region by distributing food and resources to people in need through partner agencies. | $5,000 |
| Humane Society Washington, DC | To promote the humane treatment of animals through rescue, advocacy, education, and veterinary services. | $3,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Sacramento, CA | To provide food, shelter, and services to homeless and impoverished individuals and families. | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | To support community services including disaster relief, homeless shelters, rehabilitation, and emergency financial assistance. | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Jacksonville, FL | To support injured military veterans and service members through rehabilitation, career counseling, and advocacy. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $32,706 | $20,250 | $12,500 | 5 | $12,500 | $29,470 | — |
| 2023 | $653,287 | $29,729 | $7,750 | — | — | — | $21,979 | $37,120 |
| 2022 | $631,308 | $13,355 | $59,200 | $48,250 | 6 | $48,250 | $8,128 | $37,596 |
| 2021 | $672,629 | $227,711 | $48,159 | $42,500 | 5 | $42,500 | $220,092 | $40,887 |
| 2020 | $490,922 | $13,337 | $54,379 | $50,000 | 5 | — | $13,337 | $34,824 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mark Bynum Foundation is led by Denise Bynum, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Bynum
President
President, Vice President, Treasurer & Board Chairperson → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Bynum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bynum
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mark Bynum Foundation
How much does Mark Bynum Foundation give each year?
Mark Bynum Foundation gave $13K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mark Bynum Foundation's typical grant size?
Mark Bynum Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark Bynum Foundation give grants?
Mark Bynum Foundation's top state is Texas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and California (16%).
Does Mark Bynum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Mark Bynum Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mark Bynum Foundation's largest grantees?
Mark Bynum Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tarrant Area Food Bank ($5,000), Humane Society ($3,000) and Loaves and Fishes ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Mark Bynum Foundation's EIN?
Mark Bynum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1558836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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